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I just got my 3 competition throwing hawks yesterday! Damn, them purddy!!
I'll be making one a 'user' and sit (carefully) on the other two for now. It's gonna break my heart the first time I bugger it up, but that is what I got it for.
Thanx Robert
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Does anyone have a pattern for a simple hawk sheath they could post?
John Geesen
 
Isn't the metalwork and the head-to-handle fit impressive? In addition to throwing, the Competition makes a good work hawk. I've cleared a lot of brush with mine and I like the light weight and wide cutting edge.

I use a sheath from a different manufacturer, but it doesn't fit especially well. I've also been meaning to make something compact for trail carry but don't have an outline I can offer you.
 
...As DancesWithKnives said, the pattern is good for more than just throwing.

Following is a pic of a simple cover that I made for mine. It works well for hawks, like the Competition, that have a bit of a lower beard & a plain poll. It is simply a piece of heavy (10-11 oz.) leather that is folded over & stitched with leather lace. Since the primary edge is the only really sharp one, I didn't bother adding a welt to protect the lace. On a model like Two Hawks' Warhawk, a welt would be a wise addition. I was feeling lazy & simply used contact cement before stitching. (The cemented area keeps the points from contacting the lace.)
 

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Removing the cover is accomplished by simply grabbing the loose lace & pulling it up over the head & out past the cutting edge. The cover is put on by first fitting it over the lower point & then putting the lace in place behind the poll.
 

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As this last pic shows, part of the cover swings in behind the bottom point.
 

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Nice work Brian! I'm going to have to get my backside moving and make one.

When I'm worried about cutting the leather inside the sheath, I sometimes rub it with a couple light coats of carpenter's wood glue. It produces a harder, more cut-resistant surface on the leather. Probably also keeps it from absorbing moisture.
 
Thanks, DWK. Good tip on the glue.

BTW, although it's pretty self-apparent, the slip cover I made is only meant to protect from incidental contact with the edge. If the covered edge were to make hard contact with something, it would go right through the leather like it's not there.
 
The hawk is made by Two Hawks - his site can be found at www.2hawks.net - I fully recommend his work it is awesome quality.

Regards,

Ed
 
Ed is correct - it is Two Hawks' Competition Throwing Hawk. Ed is also right on the quality of Two Hawks' work. It really is awesome with some of the best fit & finish to be found at any price.
 
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